Paramedic

University of Vermont Health Network•Elizabethtown, NY

118d•$24 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic provides care for patients during inter-facility transfers and 911 calls with the scope of practice for each level of (A) EMT- (Advanced, Critical Care, or Paramedic). Elizabethtown Community Hospital (ECH) is part of University of Vermont Health, a six-hospital network serving patients and their families in northern New York and Vermont. Our hospitals and physicians are bringing the best of community and academic medicine together, sharing their knowledge and resources to give patients access to leading-edge technology, advanced treatment options and the highest level of compassionate care.

Requirements

Current AEMT card and on-line status
Knowledge and Skills required show need for high school or equivalent education
Ability to communicate effectively via telephone and radio equipment
Ability to lift, carry and balance up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance)
Ability to interpret oral, written and diagnostic form instructions
Ability to use good judgment and remain calm in high stress situations
Ability to be unaffected by loud noises and flashing lights
Ability to function efficiently without interruption throughout an entire work shift
Ability to calculate weight and volume ratios
Ability to read English language, manuals and road maps
Ability to accurately discern street signs and addresses
Ability to interview patients, patient family members and bystanders
Ability to document, in writing, all relevant information in prescribed format in light of legal ramifications of such
Ability to converse, in English, with coworkers and hospital staff with regard to the status of the patient
Possesses good manual dexterity with ability to perform all tasks related to the highest quality patient care
Ability to bend, stoop and crawl on uneven terrain
Ability to withstand varied environmental conditions such as extreme heat, cold and moisture
Ability to work in low light situations and confined spaces
Must demonstrate competency in all EMT-B skills and equipment usage.
Must be able to provide Advanced Life Support using the AEMT-Intermediate skills and equipment.
Must be able to administer appropriate medications.
Candidates must be a current Paramedic with prior EMS experience.

Responsibilities

Provides care for patients during inter-facility transfers and 911 calls.
Demonstrates competency in all EMT-B skills and equipment usage.
Provides Advanced Life Support using the AEMT-Intermediate skills and equipment.
Administers appropriate medications.
Communicates effectively via telephone and radio equipment.
Documents all relevant information in prescribed format in light of legal ramifications.
Converses with coworkers and hospital staff regarding the status of the patient.
Works with other providers to make appropriate patient care decisions.